M1 Abrams Tank and Humvee (scale model), Gold Leaf, Wood

Revisiting the series of iconified objects that I made  from scale model  cars, buses,and cities I decided to expand on this theme, with the next logical step- military vehicles. This is a M1 Abrams tank and a Humvee.I will eventually make life size versions of these and therefore consider these as studies, but at the moment my studio's dimensions preclude such endeavors.  


On a side note, I had a recent interview with WNYC's Benjamin Walker on my "shopping" series, as well as advertising spin on the paintings in BrandWeek.